Family and Parent Events Vancouver October 16th to October 22nd

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Halloween is in full force around Vancouver and there are so many great events around town to check out to prove it. Make sure you take the time to go enjoy what our amazing city has to offer with your family!

October 16th

Stanley Park Ghost Train
Stanley Park
Get ready for an alien invasion and get up close and personal with the third kind down at the Stanley Park Ghost Train! Starting today you can snag tickets all the way until October 31st. This is a fun way to enjoy the most historical park in the city with your whole family while getting excited for Halloween. This is a big event so dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for the possibility of a line up.

October 17th

Yoga & Dance + Healthy Caramel Apples
Rocky Mountain Flatbread
Rocky Mountain is hosting another great free family event perfect for you and your little ones. This is a great place to make new parent friends and have your little making new amazing friends while doing yoga, dancing and making super delicious little caramel apple treats.

Vancouver Opera presents: Turnadot
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Puccini’s amazing Opera is here in Vancouver and this is something you don’t want to miss. Containing some of the most awe-inspiring opera music ever written. If you love his Madame Butterfly you will be over the moon about this amazing piece. A great way to spend a night alone with your partner in the gorgeous Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You can snag tickets to this online all the way until October 21st.

October 19th

Cirque du Soleil – Kurios
Concord Pacific Place
If your family needs an inspiring, magical night out then look no further than Cirque Du Soleil and their production Kurios! Made for the curious minds this show will be a sight to see, thankfully for us they have even added extra shows. You can get a chance to see them all the way until December 31st which makes this a great gift idea for this Christmas too!

Imomsohard – Mom’s Night Out Tour
Orpheum theatre
Looking for a brilliant night out with your mom friends then imomsohard’s mom’s night out tour is the perfect choice. If you follow them online you know how brilliant they are, they are real women talking about all things motherhood. They do it in the funniest way possible so don’t miss out on this amazing night of hilarity!

October 20th

Gallop & Go!
Vancouver Playhouse
If you have little ones that love to sing, dance and love barnyard animals then you don’t want to miss out on Gallop & Go! This fun kids concert will have your little ones bouncing around, making friends and singing some great songs. You can check them out two days only so make sure you get your tickets now!

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Recurring Events

Ghostly Downtown Tours
690 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1
This 90 minute walking tour is great for the whole family, granted you have older children. This is a great way to ring in the Halloween season and learn a little something about the history of some of the most haunted locations in downtown Vancouver. You will love this look into the seedy history of our own city! You can catch these tours every Tuesday until October 27th, 2017.

A Wok Around Chinatown
578 Carrall Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8
If you have ever been curious about the history and amazing things that you can find in Chinatown this is the perfect tour for you. Happening daily with charismatic chef Robert Sung. He will take you around Chinatown to show you the amazing produce, teas, snacks and of course historic landmarks starting from Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Classical Gardens.

A Wok Around Granville Island
Intersection of 1505 West 2nd Ave. & Anderson St.
Another great food focused walking tour taking you around iconic Granville Island. Try sweet treats, fancy lattes and delectable cheeses. This is a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Granville Island and all that it has to offer. If you have never been to Granville Island with your family this is a great way to get a little taste of everything.

Life in Color by Angela Gooliaf with Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC, Vancouver Sept 16th – Feb 18th, 2017
If you have little ones that love to color this event is going to be an incredible experience. You can Colour your way through nature on a giant mural that showcases ecosystems from BC and around the world. This interactive colouring wall will be a sight to see and you need to get involved before it’s complete and bring the whole family. A great way to explore art and learn about our local ecosystem!

Heroes & Villians Family Version with Vancouver Mysteries
601 W Cordova St Vancouver, BC V6C 1G6 Saturday & Sundays 10am or 2pm
Become a team of superheroes with your own family, your goal? To find the much monster and save the planet. Guided by fun clues you will be able to explore the downtown Vancouver area while working as a team to fight villains. If you have some superheroes in your house then this is the perfect family day of fun!

Fright Nights
PNE – Playland
Halloween is here and for those of you who love a good scare Fright Nights is the perfect way to accomplish this. Only recommended for kids 13 and older it can be the perfect way for you get a free night from your teenagers while enjoy some rides and spooky good fun! With a more controlled admittance max you will need to get your tickets in advance to enjoy less lines and a more intimate Fright Nights experience for everyone until Oct. 31st!

Ghost Train at Stanley Park
Stanley Park
Every year the Stanley park miniature train goes all out when it comes to the holidays and Halloween is no exception. With a new theme each time they do their best to impress with the best family friendly Halloween train out there. You can easily get tickets in advance online and I highly suggest doing so to ensure you get a spot! This is a big event so dress appropriately for the weather and be prepared for the possibility of a line up. Ends Oct 31st

FlyOver Canada – Halloween Theme
Canada Place Vancouver
The 12th marks the first day of the FlyOver Canada Halloween adventure! If you haven’t tried FlyOver Canada and you have some little wannabe broom flyers over 40” this is the perfect family night out. Going all the way until the 31st you will have plenty of time to check it out with your whole family.

Vancouver Opera presents: Turnadot
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Puccini’s amazing Opera is here in Vancouver and this is something you don’t want to miss. Containing some of the most awe-inspiring opera music ever written. If you love his Madame Butterfly you will be over the moon about this amazing piece. A great way to spend a night alone with your partner in the gorgeous Queen Elizabeth Theatre. You can snag tickets to this online all the way until October 21st.

Cirque du Soleil – Kurios
Concord Pacific Place
If your family needs an inspiring, magical night out then look no further than Cirque Du Soleil and their production Kurios! Made for the curious minds this show will be a sight to see, thankfully for us they have even added extra shows. You can get a chance to see them all the way until December 31st which makes this a great gift idea for this Christmas too!

Get out there and enjoy our city!

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